Compliance Team Leader Salary in the United States

How much does a Compliance Team Leader make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Compliance Team Leader in the United States is $105,021 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Compliance Team Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,121
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,567 to $113,972
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,692

Key Factors That Influence Compliance Team Leader Salaries

A Compliance Team Leader's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Compliance Team Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Compliance Team Leader's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $116,324
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $157,469
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,156
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,542
  • Expert (over 8 years): $159,751
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Compliance Specialist IV less than 1 year $116,324
Compliance Specialist V 1-2 years $157,469
Compliance Team Leader 2-4 years $103,156
Compliance Manager 5-8 years $126,542
Compliance Manager, Senior over 8 years $159,751

Top Paying Cities for Compliance Team Leader

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $132,463
  • San Francisco: $131,013
  • Oakland: $128,252

Compliance Team Leader Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Compliance Team Leader roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Compliance Team Leader positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Compliance Team Leader as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Compliance Team Leader

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance $120,774 $58.0 15%
Internet $120,774 $58.0 15%
Software & Networking $118,674 $57.0 13%
Healthcare $117,624 $57.0 12%
Chemicals $115,523 $56.0 10%

Compliance Team Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Compliance Team Leader's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$98,567
Average $105,021/year
$113,972
$8,214
Average $8,752/month
$9,498
$1,896
Average $2,020/week
$2,192
$47
Average $50/hour
$55
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $113,972 $9,498 $2,192 $55
Average $105,021 $8,752 $2,020 $50
25th Percentile $98,567 $8,214 $1,896 $47

Most common benefits for Compliance Team Leader

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Compliance Team Leader

Here are companies hiring for Compliance Team Leader and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Compliance Team Leader Job

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FAQ about Compliance Team Leader

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Compliance Team Leader?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Compliance Team Leader roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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